Home prices will continue to appreciate and home sales will grow in 2019, slowly but steadily. Across the region in 2018, sales volume was up 1% and the average sales price was up 3%. There was considerable variation from...

Five-year home appreciation in our region was between 10.36% and 15.26% with all of our regional Metropolitan Statistical Areas experiencing a positive gain.
“Home prices continue to rise across the U.S. but there are signs of tapering,” said Dr. William Doerner, Senior Economist. “Since housing markets began to rebound in 2012, house price appreciation has been positive because demand has outpaced supply. In the last month, however,...

If the “wind eye” focused on you last winter, but you’re not ready to invest in new windows, you can still cut your energy bills if you seal those air leaks -- and if you do so now, you’ll prevent cool air from escaping your home this summer. These tips are also a sneaky way to improve the value of your home!
Here are three low-cost tips to help keep air leaks at bay:
#1. For most windows: Just fill the gaps.
Easier said...

As you celebrate this holiday, know that I am grateful for you in my life. Thank you for trusting me as your real estate adviser and, more importantly, for your friendship.
I hope you and your family have a wonderful...

Hosting has its shares of anxieties, especially if you're striving to make your home welcoming. How do you know everyone will feel comfortable? And will you ever get a chance to relax?
You will if you focus on what's...

The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) conducts a survey that gathers monthly information from REALTORS® about local real estate market conditions, characteristics of buyers and sellers, and issues affecting homeownership and real estate transactions. Check out some of the results from the survey below!
Characteristics of Buyers and Sellers
First-time buyers accounted for 29 percent of sales in September of 2017 compared to 34...

Preparing for winter, and all that comes with it, can be a daunting task. Winter heating costs can skyrocket if your windows are poorly insulated, your plumbing breaks, or if the heating system is out-of-date. Ensuring your home is prepped properly before the holidays will save you time and money in the long run.
Get Organized
What do you want to get accomplished in the upcoming months? Create a to-do list and break it down into...

There are some people who have not purchased homes yet because they are uncomfortable taking on the obligation of a mortgage. Everyone should realize that, unless you are living with your parents rent-free, you are paying...

Are you looking to help out with Toys for Tots? Look no further than your local Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors. Most offices will have a drop off bin for you to donate any new, unwrapped (not stuffed animal) toy, and many offices are holding special drives to collect the toys. You can drop off toys at Bettendorf, Cedar Rapids, Clinton, Davenport, DeWitt, Iowa City, and Moline. Check out some of the details on the special drives below!
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